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Alpine: Partner teams can be ‘dangerously expensive'

14-04-2021 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Alpine bosses have said providing partner teams with engines is 'not a good deal' for Renault as it could prove 'dangerously expensive' in the long run. The heads of both Renault and Alpine have said they do not currently have an internal structure... More »

Initial candidates to succeed Jean Todt as FIA President come forward

14-04-2021 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © FIA Two initial candidates have confirmed they intend to participate in the FIA Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) Presidential elections later this year. Jean Todt is nearing the end of his tenure after 12... More »

Trulli calls Jordan 'best person in F1'

14-04-2021 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Jarno Trulli needs no introduction. In his Formula 1 days, the remarkable Italian driver drove for teams such as Minardi, Lotus, Caterham and Jordan. Nowadays, he is best known for the term 'the Trulli train'. Trulli Train The now 46-year old man... More »

Alpine looking to bring a new ‘upgrade package' for Imola

14-04-2021 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com

Alpine F1 Team Executive Director Marcin Budkowski says the team have a number of upgrades on the way for the next few races, with one such package in place for Imola. More »

Teams arrive at Imola for second race of the season

14-04-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com

After three long weeks a race is finally on the horizon: the Grand Prix Emilia-Romagna. After a spectacular opening in Bahrain the teams are preparing for another spectacular race. The teams are slowly arriving at the circuit of Imola. We made a... More »

Ocon ‘determined' to score points at Imola after missing out on top ten finish in Bahrain

14-04-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com

After a tricky start to the season under the lights in Sakhir, Esteban Ocon says he is 'determined' to score his first points of the 2021 season. More »

INSIGHT: Here's what Mercedes does better than anyone else

14-04-2021 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com

When it comes to Mercedes, it feels like most of the focus so far this year has been on how it is struggling for performance and has slipped behind Red Bull, despite taking victory in the first race. All the talk about the impact of changes to the... More »

Mazepin and Schumacher looking to make the most of previous Imola experience

14-04-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Nikita Mazepin is looking to put a nightmare debut behind him and Mick Schumacher cannot wait to get on track this weekend at Imola. More »

Grosjean happy to have equal machinery in IndyCar

14-04-2021 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Romain Grosjean is looking forward to the prospect of being able to race on an equal footing against his competitors in the new IndyCar season. The 2021 calendar will get under way this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama... More »

F1 Social Stint | Support for one of Alfa Romeo's drivers at Imola circuit

14-04-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com

It is time for the second Grand Prix of this season. The drivers and teams are getting ready for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. In GPblog' s F1 Social Stint you can find out what the drivers and teams do around a Grand Prix. In Italy they know who... More »

Good start, bad start: The early state of play in F1

14-04-2021 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com

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Technical director F1 quits: 'Proud to have been part of it'.

14-04-2021 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com

F1's technical director Andrew James is stepping down at the end of the month after a 25-year tenure. He played a non-negligible role in many of the processes and technical systems that ensured Formula One could be broadcast in its own unique way.... More »

Domenicali predicts two USA races in F1's future

14-04-2021 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has indicated that a second U.S Grand Prix is on the way, despite F1 currently having a jam-packed calendar of races. The Italian was partaking in a video for F1's official YouTube channel,... More »

Sainz on motorsport ‘geek' reputation

14-04-2021 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Carlos Sainz says having a reputation as a ‘geek' within F1 is part of his wider approach to getting the best out of himself. The Spaniard is taking the chance to learn as much as he can – even more so after making the move to Ferrari.... More »

Formula One organization loses "big pillar of support" at end of month

14-04-2021 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com

F1's technical director Andrew James is stepping down at the end of the month after a 25-year tenure. He played a non-negligible role in many of the processes and technical systems that ensured Formula One could be broadcast in its own unique way.... More »

Press conference shake-up, Hamilton with Vettel

14-04-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Lewis Hamilton and former protagonist Sebastian Vettel have been paired up for the drivers' press conference at the Imola Grand Prix. Rather than sending the drivers out with their team-mates, as has been the norm since last season, Formula 1 is... More »

Imola's only DRS zone extended for upcoming race

14-04-2021 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com

After three long, boring weeks the Formula 1 circus is about to break loose again. After the opening race at the Sakhir circuit of Bahrain, the second race of the season will be held at Imola for the GP of Emilia Romagna. Covid After a fourteen... More »

Raikkonen: We can fight for points, but it won't be easy

14-04-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Kimi Raikkonen expects Alfa Romeo to be in with a shot of scoring points during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola this weekend. The 2007 Formula 1 world champion finished just outside the top 10 at the season opener in Bahrain and is likely to... More »

Penske set to return to Goodwood for FoS celebration

14-04-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Motorsport legend Roger Penske will return to Goodwood this summer for the first time since 1963 to figure among the Festival of Speed's celebrated 'Maestros'. This year's annual motorsport classic organized by the Duke of Richmond will showcase... More »

Canadian Grand Prix in jeopardy: no financial support from Quebec

14-04-2021 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Not so long ago we published an article in which we wrote that the mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, is making frantic efforts to ensure that the GP of Canada can take place on the planned date. Quarantine The director of public health in Quebec,... More »

Russell looking to make amends for Imola horror show

14-04-2021 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © Williams George Russell is aiming for a big performance when he returns to Imola this weekend, over six months on from his crash behind the safety car at the historic track. The Williams F1 driver hit the sidewall when... More »

Circuits aiming for full crowds at 2021 F1 races

14-04-2021 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Although Covid restrictions differ in separate countries, at least seven F1 host tracks reportedly aim to host crowds at full capacity in 2021 – including Silverstone. This weekend's Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place... More »

Hamilton explains what made Senna so special

14-04-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © Mercedes AMG Lewis Hamilton has been speaking about sportsmen and women who continue to inspire him to this very day. Chief among the names mentioned was legendary Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna, whom Hamilton revered... More »

Ferrari fan tried to fight with Alexander Albon after race

14-04-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com

Alexander Albon was unsure about his contract with Red Bull Racing for quite some time last year. Was his contract being extended or not? Only after the last race the Austrian team decided not to continue with the Thai driver but to choose Sergio... More »

Ferrari question relevance of 2020 Imola data after "significant" regulation changes

14-04-2021 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Sam Hall Wednesday 14 April 2021 17:20 Ferrari racing director Laurent Mekies has claimed the aerodynamic changes between seasons were so significant the team is looking less at data from Imola last year and more at that which was gathered in... More »

Smedley claims Sainz will be the real deal at Ferrari

14-04-2021 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview Rob Smedley has heralded Carlos Sainz as the right man for Ferrari right now, as the Spaniard attempts to fill the shoes of the departed Sebastian Vettel. Sainz is one half of Ferrari's youngest ever teammate pairing, but... More »

This is the weather forecast for the Grand Prix in Imola: Will we have a wet race?

14-04-2021 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com

In Britain, autumnal weather in mid-April is not unusual. In Italy you would expect some warmer weather around this time, but that's not the case in Imola right now. What is the weather forecast for the race weekend in Imola? Autumnal... More »

Mercedes team members discuss Rosberg's legacy

14-04-2021 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview Key members of the Mercedes Formula 1 team offer their opinion on what Nico Rosberg's legacy at the team was beyond his 2016 championship. Rosberg who raced with Mercedes since the team was founded in 2010, won a solitary... More »

The day Hamilton told Mercedes: 'I am not weird'

14-04-2021 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Lewis Hamilton says that at the outset of his massively successful relationship with Mercedes he made clear who he was, and how he wanted to go about his business with the German manufacturer. Since the start of their partnership in 2013, Hamilton... More »

Former Grand Prix winner discusses Alonso's penchant for politics

14-04-2021 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © Alpine Ex Formula 1 star Jarno Trulli has citied Fernando Alonso's inclination towards playing mind games and politics within a team, stating that these two facets help make him the driver he is today. Former Italian... More »

FIA changes Imola DRS zone to aid overtaking

14-04-2021 16:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © Mercedes The FIA have extended the length of Imola’s single DRS zone ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.Imola hosted its first F1 race in 14 years last season which was won by Mercedes’ Sir Lewis... More »

Schumacher tips Verstappen for success in Imola

14-04-2021 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images Ralf Schumacher, who raced in Formula 1 between 1997 and 2007 claiming six Grand Prix wins has said he expects Max Verstappen and Red Bull to thrive at Imola due to the circuit's... More »

Quarantine and funding central to behind-closed-doors Canadian GP hopes

14-04-2021 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com

Talks are ongoing about hosting the Canadian Grand Prix behind closed doors this year, but there are still concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and funding. Last year’s race in Montreal was postponed and later cancelled as a result of the... More »

It's not easy being Alonso's teammate: 'He plays political games'

14-04-2021 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Fernando Alonso has returned to Formula 1 after a two-year absence, making him a hotly debated topic. In the new edition of the Formula 1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Jarno Trulli talks about his former teammate. Still as eager as ever Trulli drove... More »

Alonso claims PU "evolution" makes comparisons "difficult"

14-04-2021 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Ewan Gale Wednesday 14 April 2021 14:04 - Updated: 14:05 Fernando Alonso has stated it is near-impossible to draw comparisons between the Ferrari, Honda and Renault power units. Although not the first driver to have sampled power units from three... More »

Perez knows ‘I need to get up to speed quickly’

14-04-2021 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Sergio Perez says he is not relaxing in the expectation that his performance at Red Bull will come in time, saying the team needs him to be competitive as quickly as possible. Red Bull opted to drop Alex Albon at the end of last season and sign the... More »

Domenicali reveals future of three day race weekends

14-04-2021 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Video To news overview © Stefano Guindani Formula 1 has consistently expanded the number of races in a season for the past few years, and the 2021 competition is set to host a record 23 Grand Prix.The proposals for the future of the sport which... More »

"Niki Lauda said I couldn't do it"

14-04-2021 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Lewis Hamilton is known as a driver who focuses on multiple hobbies. Although he has a busy life in Formula 1, we regularly see activities on his social media which have less to do with racing. The Englishman doesn't see this as a problem though.... More »

Wolff responds to Bottas retirement claim

14-04-2021 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com

Article To news overview Back in 2018, at the Russian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was left fuming after he was told by his team to relinquish the lead of the race to Lewis Hamilton, in a move which the Finn said made him consider... More »

Honda applies countermeasures following Bahrain issues

14-04-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com

Honda has installed some “countermeasures” to its Power Unit ahead of this weekend’s race in Imola following a handful of gremlins that surfaced during the season-opening event in Bahrain. Pierre Gasly's AlphaTauri AT02 was fitted with a new... More »

Why Ricciardo's settling faster at his new F1 team than at Renault

14-04-2021 12:50 via feedproxy.google.com

Daniel Ricciardo feels he is already settling into his new surroundings at McLaren quicker than he did during his previous Formula 1 team change to Renault. The Australian out-qualified Lando Norris but finished seventh and three places behind his... More »

‘Huge Embarrassment’: Rich Energy Mocked After Teasing 2022 F1 Return

14-04-2021 12:40 via feedproxy.google.com

Rich Energy has attracted plenty of ridicule on social media after posting a mock-up of a 2022 F1 car sporting a black and gold livery which features its logos. The energy drink brand, which previously was the title sponsor of the Haas F1 Team,... More »

Video: Ferrari duo Leclerc and Sainz already hard at work at Imola

14-04-2021 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com

Video To news overview Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz should be familiar with their surroundings at this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following their recent promotional work at Imola. The two Ferrari drivers got to take the Ferrari SF90... More »

Mick Schumacher ‘Completely’ Deserves To Be In Formula One – Rosberg

14-04-2021 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com

2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has insisted that Mick Schumacher “completely” deserves to be in Formula One due to his strong track record in junior categories. Mick, son of seven-time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, is racing with... More »

Bleeding Canada dry?

14-04-2021 10:40 via feedproxy.google.com

A couple of websites carried a story at the weekend, based on a report by Montreal's La Presse, which claims that F1 is seeking an 'additional' $6m in fees from the Canadian government. An additional $6m would be bad enough at the best of times,... More »

Schumacher estate on sale for EUR 58m – report

14-04-2021 10:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Apr.14Michael Schumacher's famous estate located in Gland, on the shores of Switzerland's Lake Geneva, has reportedly been put up for sale. According to Bunte, a German people magazine that is well-known for reporting behind-the-scenes news about... More »

Sainz avoiding Massa's ‘big mistake' at Ferrari

13-04-2021 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com

Rob Smedley believes Carlos Sainz has made a smart move by taking a low-key approach to life with Ferrari – unlike Felipe Massa in 2006. Massa and Smedley formed a lengthy and successful partnership as driver and race engineer at Ferrari, the... More »

Wolff: Red Bull appear to have the edge right now

13-04-2021 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com

Mercedes may have won the opening round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship but team boss Toto Wolff is wary of what lies ahead in this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, convinced their closest rivals are in fact ahead of his team.
The “Duel in the Desert” as Wolff puts it was by no means the customary canter for the World Champions as they faced up to a highly charged Red Bull team spearheaded by Max Verstappen.
It took the genius of their pitwall to combine

Imola timetable altered to respect Prince Philip funeral

13-04-2021 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com

As a mark of respect for this weekend’s funeral service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Formula 1 are altering the regular timetable for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola that starts Friday.
The FIA and F1 reported in a media statement:
Formula 1 and the FIA are today setting out changes to the Saturday schedule for the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made in Italy e Dell’Emila Romagna 2021 out of respect to the funeral service of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, D

Ricciardo: F1 are 'idiots' for exploiting crash footage

13-04-2021 13:49 via espn.co.uk

Daniel Ricciardo has hit out at F1 for showing footage of crashes on social media, saying it's like the championship is catering its content to 12-year-old children.